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  • EPISODE 10 [guest]: Genevieve Piturro – Finding Your Calling

    Hers is among the most popular Oprah segments of all time. Genevieve Piturro, founder of the Pajama Program is an international speaker and author of the new book, “Purpose, Passion and Pajamas: How to Transform your Life, Embrace the Human Connection and Lead with Meaning.” Here she joins Matt to help inspire others to find their calling by listening to their hearts in pursuit of true success.

    TIME CODE TOPICS:

    1:24 1 degree from Oprah

    4:55 Inflection point

    9:00 Pajamas: A passion with purpose

    14:12 The big reveal

    17:51 Human connection

    20:55 Listening to your “Heart Voice”

    28:47 Insights about Genevieve

    31:19 Defining success

    35:02 Genevieve’s Insights to Live By

    39:39 The power of one another

    42:46 Leading with meaning

    45:35 Final thoughts

    SITE LINKS:

    https://www.genevievepiturro.com/

    https://pajamaprogram.org/

    51 min
  • EPISODE 9 [solo]: A Dose of Prevention

    It’s all-too-easy to overlook certain ways to improve daily living. Here Matt explores simple, preventive measures and practical ways to both enrich your life and avert events that diminish it. He also shares techniques for job seekers to land on their feet and reveals what he wishes his 19-year old self knew.

    Time Code Topics

    2:22 - Guest show recap

    3:12 - Solo show recap

    4:12 - First Dose of Prevention

    7:30 - Major personal disclosure

    8:40 – Anticipation

    10:20 - Thwarting assumptive thinking

    12:42 - Breaking habits

    15:35 - Preventative measures

    17:45 - Early memories

    20:45 - Taking inventory

    23:30 - Personal examples

    26:50 - Pouring kindness

    27:41 - “Real World” experiences

    35:25 - A letter to my younger self

    43:18 - Being a better parent

    45:00 - In the Age of Covid

    46:44 - Looking ahead

    RELEVANT LINKS

    InternshipInstitute.org

    StudentSTEPS.org

    VETsteps.org

    49 min
  • EPISODE 8 [guest] Tom Burgoyne: Behind the Costume with The Phillie Phanatic

    He has performed more than 6,000 times for over 60 million fans and is widely regarded as the most beloved mascot in all of sports. Now in his 32nd season, Tom Burgoyne describes himself as the “best friend” of The Phillie Phanatic, the always-energetic mascot of the Philadelphia Phillies Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise. He’s also the author of Pheel the Love, has entertained the justices of The Supreme Court and is adjusting to baseball’s return without fans.

    Time Code Topics

    1:50 - Proper introduction

    4:50 - Phavorite Phan-antics

    7:38 - Fanless Baseball

    10:33 - Bryce Bromance

    11:50 - Becoming The Phanatic

    16:45 - The most beloved mascot

    19:08 - Ruling SCOTUS

    21:40 - Pheel The Love

    26:00 - Phamily Life

    27:25 - Mascot comradery

    28:55 - Phavorite Phillie Ever

    30:30 - A moment to relive

    33:45 - Advice for younger self

    35:40 - Tom’s Insights to Live By

    38:35 - Making every encounter count

    42:15 - The 7th Inning mentality

    44:35 - A little bit of Phanatic

    45:20 - Second Phavorite Sport

    47:30 - Getting through this together

    LINK to Pheel The Love

    https://pheelthelove.com/

    51 min
  • EPISODE 7 [solo]: Be Aware Of Spiders

    There are ONLY two kinds of people in the world: there are Spiders and there are those who get caught in webs. Are you a manipulator or are you their prey? In this unusual, metaphorical episode, Matt takes this topic head on and reveals ways to recognize these individuals and either avoid or approach them with caution. He also explains how to escape and stay clear of webs altogether. This topic from Z-isms continues to earn critical acclaim.

    2:30 Interaction challenges

    6:42 A certain character trait

    12:20 Identifying Spiders

    17:07 In the workplace

    19:39 Now what?

    24:04 “Spider Senses” Exercise

    27:54 Spinning close to home

    34:01 Role playing

    38:29 Escaping traps

    41:30 Web Dodgers

    45:45 Onward and upward

    Useful Show Links

    https://mattzinman.com/

    48 min
  • EPISODE 6 [guest]: Lorena Acosta: Authentic Personal Branding

    A universal topic for individuals and businesses alike, personal branding is the nucleus for success. Here to offer her unique insights is Lorena Acosta, a Personal Brand Evangelist and creator of "The Trust Factor System" who explains the essential factors for branding with authenticity by speaking from the heart, especially on social media. This episode also reveals some unknown insights about Lorena and her mission to #BeBusyBeingAwesome.

    TIME         TITLE

    2:12            Lorena walks the talk

    3:29           Proper introduction

    5:10             Branding yourself

    7:30            Starting a consulting practice

    9:15              Finding your why

    11:30            Authentic personal branding

    13:42           Lorena’s thriving community

    18:52           Gaining followers

    22:39          Worldliness

    30:00          Insights about Lorena

    34:40          Lorena’s Insights to Live By

    37:45          Gratitude in action

    41:54          Overcoming limiting beliefs

    46:00         Final Insights

    50:30         Lorena’s generous invitation (re: 08.19.20)

    CONTACT INFORMATION:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorena-acosta-/

    [email protected]

    @BeBusyBeingAwesome

    mattzinman.com

    55 min
  • EPISODE 5 [solo]: Harnessing Earned Confidence for Life Enrichment

    It may seem like an overstatement that Earned Confidence is the foundation for life enrichment, but soon you’ll realize it’s more like an understatement. That’s why Earned Confidence is Matt’s signature topic as well as is at the heart of his book, Z-isms: Insights to Live By. This is THE episode to discover the solo podcast and Insights to Live By. Kindly feel welcome to Listen In.

    TIME CODE TOPICS

    1:30 Brief recap of recent episodes

    4:40 Correction about show formats

    5:36 Putting Earned Confidence into action

    10:49 Defeating worry and anxiety

    12:52 Personal responsibilities about energy exchanges

    16:50 Matt’s defining life events

    23:30 The source of Matt’s Earned Confidence – a very personal disclosure

    26:57 An uplifting life lesson

    32:01 Thwarting assumptions, regrets and resentments

    37:42 Revisiting kindness, gratitude and self-respect

    40:55 Show wrap-up

    Relevant Show Links

    https://mattzinman.com/

    45 min
  • EPISODE 4 [guest]: Getting Real With Sandy Joy Weston

    Sandy Joy Weston is on a mission to spread joy and positivity in the world.” She has amassed a storied career as a fitness and wellness icon, mindset expert, keynote speaker, podcast host and is the author of "Train Your Head & Your Body Will Follow."

    As she is known to do, Sandy gets real both in sharing personal insights about herself and certain keys to maintaining a positive head-space based on top tips from her book and colorful life experiences.

    TIME CODE TOPICS

    4:27 - Sandy’s “Proper Introduction”

    • How Sandy’s

    7:47 - Sandy’s other podcast

    12:08 - Perspectives about positivity

    16:25 - Ways getting wiser with age

    20:35 - Sandy’s Perfect Day

    28:45 - Sandy’s 1st Insight to Live By

    34:19 - Sandy’s 2nd Insight 

    37:50 - Sandy’s Top Insight 

    45:05 - What actions fuel personal growth

    51:07 - The most important affirmations and behaviors

    52:50 - Final insights about Sandy

    Relevant Show Links

    https://mattzinman.com/

    https://zinman.isagenix.com/

    http://www.sandyjoyweston.com/

    http://www.sandyjoyweston.com/podcast/2020/6/5/lets-keep-it-real-episode-86

    57 min
  • EPISODE 3 [solo]: Journey into Publishing (Z-isms: Insights to Live By)

    Given that many of the solo episodes will explore the core themes in his highly acclaimed book, Z-isms: Insights to Live By, Matt explains what led him to write the book and gives a personal tour of the topics throughout, including about the guiding principle of Earned Confidence. He also shares his experiences with self-publishing with the hope it will help others fulfill their dream of becoming an author. In addition, Matt tells the story of his mysterious encounter that brought Z-man and the title to life.

    TIME CODE TOPICS

    3:00 - The mysterious encounter behind Z-man

    12:55 - The self-publishing experience

    22: 10 - Personal introduction to Z-isms

    26:45 - Invitation to Private Community Forum (InsightsToLiveBy.com)

    28:10 - Z-isms and future solo show topics

    30:13 - Introduction to Earned Confidence

    Relevant Show Links

    https://mattzinman.com/

    https://www.internshipinstitute.org/

    38 min
  • EPISODE 1 [guest]: Alan Lazaros - Living a fulfilling life of growth, love, and significance

    Peak performance business coach Alan Lazaros - the co-Leader of Hyperconscious Nation - shares his top Insights to Live By with Matt, including how a commitment to a principle-focused life leads to one of fulfillment. The interview also uncovers unexpected insights about Alan – from his most adventurous experience to his biggest fear.

    TIME CODE TOPICS

    2:00 - Alan’s proper introduction

    3:15 - What is Hyper Conscious? 

    5:30 – Where it all began with Kevin and how they complement each other 

    9:10 – The principle at the heart of Alan’s personal self-growth

    11:20 - Alan's most adventurous experience

    13:50 – Insight about Alan Question 2 

    14:50 - Alan’s biggest fear 

    22:14 – Turning regrets into assets 

    26:44 - Living a principle-focused life. 

    30:03 - Alan’s top Insight to Live By 

    36:10 – Another unexpected insight about Alan

    Relevant Show Links

    https://mattzinman.com/

    https://thehyperconsciouspodcast.com/

    44 min
  • EPISODE 2 [guest]: Kevin Palmieri – Converting Habits into Happiness

    In the second of this two-part interview with the Leaders of Hyperconscious Nation, Matt is joined by Kevin Palmieri, who reveals his unique Insights about personal growth, commitment to success and turning habits into happiness. Kevin also shares a personal story about his proudest accomplishment and whether he believes in soulmates, aside from Alan.

    TIME CODE TOPICS

    9:00 – How Kevin and Alan settle differences

    11:24 – Choosing the non-college career path

    15:10 – Proudest accomplishment

    21:00 – Soulmates?

    25:55 – How the past catches up with you

    27:47 – In pursuit of success

    29:45 – Kevin’s top Insight to Live By

    31:45 – Kevin’s take on The Law of Attraction

    Relevant Show Links

    https://mattzinman.com/

    https://thehyperconsciouspodcast.com/

    41 min

About Insights To Live By

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This perfect blend of substance, fun and inspiration uncovers new pearls of wisdom to put into action. We all have our Insights to Live By.